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Name: Arielle Aughenbaugh
Hometown: Tecumseh, Michigan
Year: Senior
Major: Biomedical Laboratory Science (Pre-med), Pharmacology minor
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What is CHAARG? CHAARG stands for Changing Health, Attitudes and Actions to Recreate Girls. With over 5000+ members nationwide, CHAARG aims to help college-aged girls find their fit for fitness as well as live happier, healthier lifestyles!
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How did you first hear about CHAARG? I first heard about CHAARG through a student activities fair pamphlet. I looked up the website, immediately fell in love with their values and mission, and the rest is history.
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What do you do for MSU CHAARG’s e-board? I am Vice President of Membership for MSU’s chapter, so I mostly deal with recruitment and membership engagement. I make a recruitment schedule every semester and help put together materials necessary for tabling and getting girls interested and pumped to join CHAARG! I will also be running a small group workout throughout the year, and overall, I just do what I can to help our chapter grow and run smoothly.
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What is your favorite thing about CHAARG? My favorite thing about CHAARG is the open, positive community. Going into CHAARG, I wasn’t a super social person – my stomach would get into knots the first few times I went to events because I was definitely stepping out of my comfort zone joining an organization where I knew no one, and I was worried I would lag behind because I was so out of shape. But I felt extremely at home and comfortable after only going to a couple events. Everyone genuinely wanted to support me and build me up, and I felt so welcomed, important, and developed a really positive mindset because of it. It helped me pull out of my shell A LOT, and I am way more happier and healthier in many aspects of my life than I was months ago. Now it’s my goal to offer the home that CHAARG has offered to me to others as well as inspire and motivate as many girls that I can towards being the best version of themselves!
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What is your favorite way to workout? Hot yoga is definitely my favorite workout. I sweat buckets, but I always leave feeling like I have a new body.
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What is your favorite healthy snack or meal? I am in LOVE with overnight oats. Super quick, easy, and delicious, and you can always switch flavors up, so it never gets boring.
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What’s your favorite store to buy workout clothes? Victoria Secret – all of their sports bras and leggings are extremely comfy and cute. I have yet to be disappointed by anything I buy from there.
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What else are you involved in on campus? I am also involved in the Student Health Advisory Council, Pilipino American Student Society and the Biomedical Laboratory Diagnostics Student Association.
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What is your dream job? One day I would love to open my own practice as an OB/GYN. I volunteer in the Mother/Baby Unit and Obstetrician Special Care at the local hospital, and it’s one of the most fulfilling things I’ve ever done. I would love to work with pregnant mothers and their babies to ensure that they are and stay happy and healthy.